The Pressroom is a californian brunch spot in Downtown, San Jose.
The Pressroom inside San Jose's 1884 Lyndon Building serves elevated weekend brunch with local California wines and cheeky press-heritage dish names.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Duck confit waffles with berry compote
Address: 189 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
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Order: Jerk chicken plate with rice and peas and plantains
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Order: Buttermilk pancakes with fresh fruit
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Order: Pho bo tai with rare sliced beef and fresh herbs
Back A Yard has anchored Downtown San Jose with Caribbean cooking since 2004, with smoky jerk chicken and oxtail stew drawing a loyal midday crowd near SJSU.
Order: Jerk chicken plate with rice and peas and plantains
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Order: Eggs Benedict with hollandaise
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Order: Corned Beef Hash with hollandaise
